NEWS
Bowie Memorial Hospital bringing in nationally-known speakers
Bowie Memorial Hospital will provide a series of informational speakers for a town hall meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 20 focusing on the formation of a hospital district.
Ernie Parisi, interim chief executive officer, said they invite everyone to attend to hear speakers on a variety of issues, along with information on the hospital’s action plan.
National and state speakers will provide insight on the reimbursement and financial issues facing rural health care and specifically rural hospitals. They will address the loss of health care and hospitals in rural America, and the impact that can have on a community.
The board of directors also will discuss the action plan, proposed tax rate and exemptions. There also will be a time for questions and answers. Read more on the background of these professionals in your mid-week Bowie News.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 11.
After the consent agenda and public comments, the court will discuss an interlocal agreement between precinct two and the Bowie Sports Association for the baseball complex.
Precinct three will ask for a line-time budget adjustment of $15,000 from operating expenses to part-time.
The court will open and consider accepting sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil, all on a 90-day contract.
The consent agenda of minutes, bills and reports also is slated.
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